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During this weekend, it was visible in all of Chile the rain of stars Orionids, one of the most remarkable astronomical phenomena of 39, October and, also, rain
Cesar Fuentes astronomer at the University of Chile and researcher at the CATA Center for Excellence in Astrophysics (Center for Astrophysics and Astrophysics). related technologies), told T13.cl that The phenomenon corresponds to fragments belonging to the comet Halley (whose last stage near the Earth dates back to 1986) and which were detached at a given moment.
"The name of Orionids is related to Orion one of the constellations that one recognizes more in the sky and to which belong the" Tres Marías ", explains Fuentes.
already Although the peak of the stars was this Sunday, October 21 the phenomenon will be visible until Monday morning.
Tips for viewing the rain of stars:
Center astronomer CATA stated that it was better to choose dimly lit areas and that was the best time to visualize the rain of stars is at dawn, before dawn.
Moreover, to know where the stars come from, one must place in the sky the constellation of Orion Familiarly known as "the three Mary".
However, if you are the type to not know the name of the constellations or planets and that it is it is difficult for you to locate yourself in the sky, the astronomer advised you to use an application for the Android SkyMap which displays the names of the planets , stars, etc. simply pointing to the sky.
"In the background you point and show you what you should see behind the phone "he said.
In the case of [1945900] 3] iPhone there is also an application of similar features, called "Night Sky" which teaches the constellations, names of planets, stars, comets, etc.
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